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Flights from Aktau to Shymkent

Nonstop flights from Aktau (SCO) to Shymkent (CIT) take about 2h 22m (1,498 km). FlyArystan and SCAT fly it. Lowest fare seen: $43 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Aktau to Shymkent

Carriers on SCO–CIT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ FlyArystannonstop fare seen✈ SCATnonstop fare seen

Aktau to Shymkent fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $39 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$11731 Oct 2026 · SCAT—
Nov 2026$6427 Nov 2026 · SCAT—
Dec 2026$5818 Dec 2026 · FlyArystan—
Jan 2027$6130 Jan 2027 · SCAT—
Feb 2027$643 Feb 2027 · SCAT—
Mar 2027$3921 Mar 2027 · FlyArystan—
May 2027$5112 May 2027 · FlyArystan—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $39 in March 2027, against $64 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Aktau to Shymkent, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Aktau to Shymkent flights

How long is the flight from Aktau to Shymkent?
A nonstop flight from Aktau (SCO) to Shymkent (CIT) takes about 2h 22m, covering 1,498 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Aktau from Shymkent by air?
The great-circle distance between Aktau International Airport and Shymkent International Airport is 1,498 km (931 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Aktau to Shymkent?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SCO–CIT route include FlyArystan and SCAT. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Aktau to Shymkent cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SCO–CIT was $43 USD with FlyArystan (nonstop), departing 21 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Aktau to Shymkent?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $39 one-way, against $117 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Aktau to Shymkent?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Shymkent visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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